tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2015:blogdestructoidhttp://bulk2.destructoid.com/ele2/images/destructoid/favicon.ico2013-07-15T14:30:00Ztag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2015:/post.phtml?pk=258122Jordan Devorehttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Jordan+DevoreKickstarter for American McGee's OZombie canceled2013-07-15T14:30:00Z2013-07-15T14:30:00Z<p>The struggling Kickstarter campaign for American McGee's <em><a href="http://www.destructoid.com/zombies-in-oz-american-mcgee-reveals-more-on-ozombie-254581.phtml" target="_blank">OZombie</a></em>, an action-adventure title set in the Oz universe, has been closed by developer Spicy Horse. Based on current tracking, it looked as if funding would be out of reach, though this was only part of the reason for the project's early termination. McGee and his team are also interested in securing the film rights to Alice, but cannot run two campaigns simultaneously per Kickstarter's rules.</p>
<p>"For Oz, we can always launch another campaign in the future," <a href="http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/spicyhorse/ozombie/posts" target="_blank">writes McGee</a>. "On the other hand, the Alice film rights are only within reach during a rapidly closing window of opportunity. We&rsquo;ll sacrifice Oz today in order to have a real chance with Alice." Thankful for the feedback given, he says "<span>It's been an interesting ride and one that has taught me a multitude of valuable lessons. While we&rsquo;re ending it early, we're certainly not walking away empty handed. When Oz makes a return you can expect it to be better and stronger.</span></p>
<p><span><span>"Now we turn our attention to Alice. Securing these film rights would be nothing short of a major coup. We'd control a significant portion of Alice's future. Being able to produce animations, feature films and related merchandise means keeping Alice&rsquo;s world fresh, no matter what else might happen with the game portion of the property. I hope you'll join us in <a target="_blank" href="http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/spicyhorse/alice-otherlands">making this a reality</a>."</span><br /></span></p> <p>
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tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2015:/post.phtml?pk=254581Jason Cabralhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Jason+CabralZombies in Oz?! American McGee reveals more on OZombie2013-05-26T14:00:00Z2013-05-26T14:00:00Z<p>From the creative and somewhat disturbing mind of <a href="http://www.destructoid.com/american-mcgee-s-little-red-riding-hood-is-omg-165683.phtml" target="_blank">American McGee</a> comes the reveal for his latest title; a twisted take on the classic tale of Dorothy in <em>OZombie</em>. Since the beginning of May, the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/OZombie/131172300411742" target="_blank"><em>OZombie</em> Facebook group</a> has been alight with all manner of concept art for the title.</p>
<p>From the looks of the concept art, the art design seems to be gearing itself more to a steampunk aesthetic; which is not a far cry from what American McGee and Spicy Horse have done in the past. The <em>OZombie</em> Facebook group has also been giving away <em><a href="http://www.destructoid.com/review-alice-madness-returns-203819.phtml" target="_blank">Alice</a></em>-related gifts to fans for opinion on some of the more memorable moments in the <em>Oz</em> series. A very nice gesture from a team that want to pay homage to this long running series and get to their fans involved in the process too.</p>
<p>Although there may not be much in terms of what the story may be so far, hopefully these concepts will help tide over American McGee fans. Those Munchkin Zombies are terrifying though.</p> <p>
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tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2015:/post.phtml?pk=248686Joshua Derocherhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Joshua+DerocherAlice 3 is possible if American McGee can get the rights2013-03-14T13:30:00Z2013-03-14T13:30:00Z<p>The developer of the creepy <em>Alice </em>games, American McGee, posted on his <a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151371710227075&amp;set=a.10150264827797075.336011.540107074&amp;type=1">Facebook</a> asking people if they had an interested in there being an <em>Alice 3.</em></p>
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<p>1) If we could get the rights from EA, would you play <em>Alice 3</em>?<br />2) If you'd play <em>Alice 3</em>, would you back it on Kickstarter?<br />3) If you said yes to those two things, make some noise - I'm trying to gauge interest in case I happen to discuss this with EA during GDC in two weeks. The more interest there is, the more seriously they'll take the conversation.</p>
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<p>It seems like he wants to continue this series, and he also would like to do it without EA being involved. Of course, EA probably doesn't have any interest in this series since <em>Alice: Madness Returns </em>didn't sell a thousand-million copies.</p> <p>
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<a target="_blank" href="http://www.destructoid.com/alice-3-is-possible-if-american-mcgee-can-get-the-rights-248686.phtml">Read more...</a>tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2015:/post.phtml?pk=203819Nick Chesterhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Nick+ChesterReview: Alice: Madness Returns2011-06-16T17:40:00Z2011-06-16T17:40:00Z<p>Poor Alice Liddell, mentally torturing herself after her family perished in a fire that consumed her childhood home. Enough to drive a girl mad, which is exactly what led to the events of 2000's cult-classic, <em>American McGee's Alice</em>. <br /><br />McGee's tale picked up where Lewis Caroll's mind-bending children's adventure <em>Through the Looking-Glass</em> left off. Fans and critics alike applauded McGee's vision of a twisted Wonderland, further warped through the lens of madness. <br /><br />11 years later, McGee and his studio Spicy Horse have returned to continue Lidell's psychotic decent with <em>Alice: Madness Returns</em>. It's an adventure ripe with an imaginative world and cast, solid platforming, and commendable combat. It's unfortunate that some tedious level design and gameplay decisions keep <em>Madness Returns</em> from being great.</p> <p>
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<a target="_blank" href="http://www.destructoid.com/review-alice-madness-returns-203819.phtml">Read more...</a>tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2015:/post.phtml?pk=203784Conrad Zimmermanhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Conrad+ZimmermanPretty dresses for Alice: Madness Returns launch DLC2011-06-15T23:30:00Z2011-06-15T23:30:00Z<p>Electronic Arts tossed over a look at the launch-day downloadable content for <i>Alice: Madness Returns</i>. As is becoming increasingly commonplace, the content consists of alternate costumes for Alice to muck about Wonderland in. They each have a different effect on the game, increasing weapon damage or stopping enemies from dropping health items. You can check out the gallery below for a better look at each.</p>
<p>I know that a lot of people really hate this sort of stuff. I find it largely inoffensive. I think that if we just resolve to not buy this stuff, it will either continue to be made because there is some audience out there who responds to it or it'll stop. As long as I'm not feeling deprived of something valuable in the game by being asked to pay for an additional feature, it's hard for me to be upset.</p>
<p>The "Weapons of Madness and Dresses Pack" is available for $1.99 on PlayStation Network and 160 MS Points on Xbox Live Marketplace.</p> <p>
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<a target="_blank" href="http://www.destructoid.com/pretty-dresses-for-alice-madness-returns-launch-dlc-203784.phtml">Read more...</a>tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2015:/post.phtml?pk=203741Nick Chesterhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Nick+ChesterPoor Raz: Alice: Madness Returns references Psychonauts2011-06-14T13:20:00Z2011-06-14T13:20:00Z<p>So I'm finally back from Los Angeles, recovering from E3, and working my way through <i>American McGee's Alice Madness Returns</i>. It's out today, and while I figured I'd be done with it by now, this is a game that features some of the longest stretches of single chapters that I've ever played. That's not entirely a bad thing, as I'll get into when my review goes live.&nbsp;</p>
<p>While you wait for my verdict, I figured I'd share something I came across today while exploring Wonderland. Buried in a hidden hole (along with one of Alice's collectible in-game memories) was a skeleton that looked awfully familiar... is that&nbsp;Razputin "Raz" Aquato from Double Fine's <i>Psychonauts</i>? It's hard to tell with his skin off and all, but the likeness is hard to deny.&nbsp;</p>
<p>So about that <i>Psychonauts</i> sequel... I sure would like to see Raz with some meat on his bones, Double Fine.&nbsp;</p> <p>
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<a target="_blank" href="http://www.destructoid.com/poor-raz-alice-madness-returns-references-psychonauts-203741.phtml">Read more...</a>tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2015:/post.phtml?pk=202795Conrad Zimmermanhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Conrad+ZimmermanMini-games in Alice: Madness Returns2011-06-03T19:00:00Z2011-06-03T19:00:00Z<p><object width="620" height="375" id="gorillanationPlayer_dest002_playlist_357_dest002_single_304203" data="http://cdn.springboard.gorillanation.com/storage/xplayer/yo033.swf?pid=dest002&siteId=357&videoId=304203&autostart=false&file=http://cms.springboard.gorillanation.com/xml_feeds_advanced/index/357/3/304203/" class="SpringboardSwitcher" type="application/x-shockwave-flash">
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<p>Another <i><a href="http://www.destructoid.com/preview-alice-madness-returns-195919.phtml">Alice: Madness Returns</a></i>&nbsp;trailer has been released, showing off the assorted mini-games sprinkled throughout Wonderland. There's a ghost ship shoot-em-up, 2D platforming stages in paintings, crushing armies of card soldiers as a giant and something I can only call Super Creepy Baby Doll Head Ball.</p>
<p>These look fun to me. They wouldn't nudge me in any way towards buying the game but since I'm already planning to make the purchase, it's nice to have another glimpse into what wonders there are to see.</p> <p>
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tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2015:/post.phtml?pk=202692Conrad Zimmermanhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Conrad+ZimmermanAlice's rabbit hole looks awful dark in launch trailer2011-06-02T18:00:00Z2011-06-02T18:00:00Z<p><object width="620" height="375" id="gorillanationPlayer_dest002_playlist_357_dest002_single_303409" data="http://cdn.springboard.gorillanation.com/storage/xplayer/yo033.swf?pid=dest002&siteId=357&videoId=303409&autostart=false&file=http://cms.springboard.gorillanation.com/xml_feeds_advanced/index/357/3/303409/" class="SpringboardSwitcher" type="application/x-shockwave-flash">
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<p>I swear to God, that wasn't a euphemism when I wrote it.</p>
<p>Behold the launch trailer for <i><a href="http://www.destructoid.com/preview-alice-madness-returns-195919.phtml">Alice: Madness Returns</a></i>, arriving in a scant two weeks to all gaming devices capable of containing its magnificence. I have to say, I wasn't excited even in the slightest for this game but the recent blast of video content released for it has turned my head in a big way. In a month positively packed with quality games, it's hard to imagine finding the time for all of them and I'm just not sure I can fit one more in.</p>
<p>I can't deny that it looks like crazy fun, though.</p> <p>
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